HEL-BKK
May 19, 2015, 3:42 pm
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HEL-BKK
We're going to Thailand for the first time this summer. After getting a really, really good deal for a family of 4, we chose the BGO-HEL-BKK route. I'm a little scared of flying, so the aircraft being used is important to me. I know AY are using a343 on that route. I have been flying a343 with other airlines several times, and like the aircraft. After some research now, I see that AY are using two reallly old aircrafts usually on that route, OH-LQF and OH-LQG. This scared me a bit...
My question is, is there any websites that will show me what plane that actually will fly HEL-BKK on my departure date? We're flying on June 23rd.
My question is, is there any websites that will show me what plane that actually will fly HEL-BKK on my departure date? We're flying on June 23rd.
May 19, 2015, 9:50 pm
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In Y I don't think it matters. In C it's not too bad either, but not up to today's standards - though incomparable better than in Y. But you got a good deal, so enjoy 
May 20, 2015, 1:30 am
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Welcome to Flyertalk, Norskejenta!
As far as I know, there is no reliable public site that can tell you what plane will be flying. By looking at the seat map presented by Finnair, it is possible to deduct which plane they currently are planning to use. This is not 100% certain, because airlines need to re-plan things now and then.
I've had a look and on june 23 HEL-BKK it looks like they will use either OH-LQF or OH-LQG.
Even if these aircraft are the older ones in Finnair's fleet, you should know that this age is nowhere near "old" in terms of security.
As far as I know, there is no reliable public site that can tell you what plane will be flying. By looking at the seat map presented by Finnair, it is possible to deduct which plane they currently are planning to use. This is not 100% certain, because airlines need to re-plan things now and then.
I've had a look and on june 23 HEL-BKK it looks like they will use either OH-LQF or OH-LQG.
Even if these aircraft are the older ones in Finnair's fleet, you should know that this age is nowhere near "old" in terms of security.
May 20, 2015, 10:58 am
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Hmm, the girl is worried about that the old 343 will go down. Seriously, do you think it matters if she´s in Y or C in that case??
May 20, 2015, 11:01 am
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No but seriously, Finnair is one of the safest airlines in the world and the maintenance standards for all aircraft are high. You'll be ok.
May 20, 2015, 2:20 pm
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Thank you for your replies...�� I'm new here on this site, so are not familiar with all the codes yet. So not quite sure what Y and C means. But anyway, we're seated in 22 A and C, and 23 A and C. I believe this is Economy Comfort seats...?
May 20, 2015, 2:58 pm
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We tend to speak in codes, yes. Some things we talk soo much about, it is just quicker to do so. You'll get the hang of it quickly. (and there is a glossary here)
C is business class and Y is economy. And, yes those seats are economy comfort - they are sometimes called Y+
C is business class and Y is economy. And, yes those seats are economy comfort - they are sometimes called Y+
May 20, 2015, 6:05 pm
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If inflight entertainment is important to you better bring your own stuff, those two old A343's OH-LQF and OH-LQG have old dated system and tiny screens in Economy.
Good news is these birds are the first ones to leave when A350 arrives. If you choose AY to BKK next winter you can get a shiny new bird ^
Good news is these birds are the first ones to leave when A350 arrives. If you choose AY to BKK next winter you can get a shiny new bird ^
May 21, 2015, 3:43 pm
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May 21, 2015, 11:20 pm
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May 22, 2015, 5:03 pm
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